Early Matters Chattanooga is a coalition made up of over 30 diverse organizations invested in early childhood, positively impacting the systems that ensure happy and healthy childhoods in Chattanooga-Hamilton County, TN.
Working together, these organizations promote equitable access to early childhood programs and services through systems building and advocacy efforts.
We know that equitable access to early childhood programs and services is a key factor that leads to thriving families, thriving programs and a thriving community — making Chattanooga-Hamilton County the best place in the nation for a child to be born and raised. Advancing equity in early learning means improving the conditions that have historically prevented many children from reaching their full potential based on race, income, and other social factors.
Work is driven within three working groups:
- Access to Quality Child Care
- Advocacy
- Early Childhood Health Equity
For more information, email earlymatterschatt@gmail.com.